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Philae lander sleeps but Rosetta mission lives on
The European Space Agency has announced that Philae has detected organic molecules on comet 67P – and there are many more scientific discoveries to come
The European Space Agency has announced that Philae has detected organic molecules on comet 67P – and there are many more scientific discoveries to come
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Is mystery Russian spacecraft a satellite-killer?
A Russian spacecraft is visiting satellites, raising fears it could be part of an anti-satellite programme – if it's not an inspection craft
A Russian spacecraft is visiting satellites, raising fears it could be part of an anti-satellite programme – if it's not an inspection craft
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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An Astronaut Reveals What Life in Space Is Really Like
Dan Winters There’s no way to anticipate the emotional impact of leaving your home planet. You look down at Earth and realize: You’re not on it. It’s breathtaking. It’s surreal. It’s a “we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto” kind of feeling.
Dan Winters There’s no way to anticipate the emotional impact of leaving your home planet. You look down at Earth and realize: You’re not on it. It’s breathtaking. It’s surreal. It’s a “we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto” kind of feeling.
Comet Lander's Big Bounce Caught On Camera
An orbiting spacecraft caught the Philae lander bounding on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The lander sent home some scientific data before its batteries ran out.
An orbiting spacecraft caught the Philae lander bounding on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The lander sent home some scientific data before its batteries ran out.
The end is nigh for Philae comet lander
Rosetta mission scrambles to gather data before lander's batteries expire
Rosetta mission scrambles to gather data before lander's batteries expire
"The golden age of planetary exploration"
For many, the success of this decade-long mission represents the astounding possibilities of new research and discoveries
For many, the success of this decade-long mission represents the astounding possibilities of new research and discoveries
Philae lander begins drill attempt
The Philae lander is drilling into the surface of comet 67/P, amid fears that its battery may die in hours.
The Philae lander is drilling into the surface of comet 67/P, amid fears that its battery may die in hours.
The Plan to Map Illegal Fishing From Space
Illicit fishing goes on every day at an industrial scale. But large commercial fishers are about to get a new set of overseers: conservationists—and soon the general public—armed with space-based reconnaissance of the global fleet.
Illicit fishing goes on every day at an industrial scale. But large commercial fishers are about to get a new set of overseers: conservationists—and soon the general public—armed with space-based reconnaissance of the global fleet.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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Successful Comet Landing A Major Step For Space Exploration
The European Space Agency on Wednesday successfully landed a probe on the surface of a comet — something that has never been done before. But scientists say the lander may not be fully secure.
The European Space Agency on Wednesday successfully landed a probe on the surface of a comet — something that has never been done before. But scientists say the lander may not be fully secure.
Spaceship pilot unaware of key step before crash
The NTSB announces some early findings of the Virgin Galactic spaceship crash investigation
The NTSB announces some early findings of the Virgin Galactic spaceship crash investigation
U.S. NTSB: surviving pilot thrown from Virgin Galactic spaceship
The surviving pilot of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo was thrown from the rocket-powered vehicle when it broke apart last month, and he was able to unbuckle from his seat before his parachute deployed automatically, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
The surviving pilot of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo was thrown from the rocket-powered vehicle when it broke apart last month, and he was able to unbuckle from his seat before his parachute deployed automatically, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
NASA capsule arrives at launch pad for first test flight
A new U.S. spaceship designed to fly astronauts to the moon, Mars and other destinations beyond the International Space Station arrived at a Florida launch pad on Wednesday in preparation for an unmanned test flight next month.
A new U.S. spaceship designed to fly astronauts to the moon, Mars and other destinations beyond the International Space Station arrived at a Florida launch pad on Wednesday in preparation for an unmanned test flight next month.
Why women in science are annoyed at Rosetta mission scientist's clothing
Alice Bell: ESA can land their robot on a comet. But they still can't see misogyny under their noses.
Alice Bell: ESA can land their robot on a comet. But they still can't see misogyny under their noses.
Space
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Unmanned spacecraft set for historic, hazardous landing on comet
For the first time, a spacecraft is set to land on a moving comet. The mission has taken 10 years of preparation, and it could have major impact on space science. Charlie D'Agata reports from mission control in Darmstadt, Germany.
For the first time, a spacecraft is set to land on a moving comet. The mission has taken 10 years of preparation, and it could have major impact on space science. Charlie D'Agata reports from mission control in Darmstadt, Germany.
Elon Musk plans to launch Internet satellites
The CEO of SpaceX has a new project in mind: launching hundreds of small satellites to deliver low cost, "unfettered" Internet service
The CEO of SpaceX has a new project in mind: launching hundreds of small satellites to deliver low cost, "unfettered" Internet service
NASA's Orion prepares for liftoff
NASA's Orion spacecraft was designed to eventually carry astronauts into deep space. After years of development, it will soon be rolled out to a launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station ahead of its first unmanned test flight, scheduled for early December.
NASA's Orion spacecraft was designed to eventually carry astronauts into deep space. After years of development, it will soon be rolled out to a launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station ahead of its first unmanned test flight, scheduled for early December.
Troublesome sun spot spins out of view
The largest sunspot in 25 years is about to slide off the face of the sun after spawning six large solar flares that knocked out radio communications last week
The largest sunspot in 25 years is about to slide off the face of the sun after spawning six large solar flares that knocked out radio communications last week
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Epic space collision rips away galactic gas
A rainbow streak across deep space could reveal why stars stop forming in galaxy clusters
A rainbow streak across deep space could reveal why stars stop forming in galaxy clusters
Astronomy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Half of stars are 'outside galaxies'
A new study of the universe's background light suggests that as many as half its stars might be hidden in the space between galaxies.
A new study of the universe's background light suggests that as many as half its stars might be hidden in the space between galaxies.
Astronomy
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Capturing NASA’s Abandoned Launch Sites Before They Disappear
The exploration of space stands as one of humanity's greatest achievements. While history has hailed the men and women who reached the cosmos, and those who helped them get there, much of the infrastructure that sent them skyward lies forgotten and dilapidated. Roland Miller has spent nearly half his life chronicling these landmarks before they are lost forever.
The exploration of space stands as one of humanity's greatest achievements. While history has hailed the men and women who reached the cosmos, and those who helped them get there, much of the infrastructure that sent them skyward lies forgotten and dilapidated. Roland Miller has spent nearly half his life chronicling these landmarks before they are lost forever.
Orbital Sciences "likely" to retire 70s-era engines
One of the two Russian AJ26 engines that powered the Antares rocket is suspected to have triggered the explosion on Oct. 28, Orbital officials say
One of the two Russian AJ26 engines that powered the Antares rocket is suspected to have triggered the explosion on Oct. 28, Orbital officials say
New spaceship restoring hope after Virgin Galactic crash
The hangar that housed Virgin Galactic's ill-fated SpaceShipTwo has an empty space, but at a manufacturing plant just down the road technicians on Wednesday were back at work putting together an identical sister ship.
The hangar that housed Virgin Galactic's ill-fated SpaceShipTwo has an empty space, but at a manufacturing plant just down the road technicians on Wednesday were back at work putting together an identical sister ship.
Ghost universes kill Schrödinger's quantum cat
Quantum weirdness is a sign of many ordinary but invisible universes jostling to share the same space as ours, according to a bold new idea
Quantum weirdness is a sign of many ordinary but invisible universes jostling to share the same space as ours, according to a bold new idea
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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SpaceShipTwo Rocket Plane Debris Spread Over 35 Miles, Says NTSB
Lightweight debris from last week’s in-flight breakup of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo rocket plane has been found as far away as 30 to 35 miles from the main crash site, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday night.
Lightweight debris from last week’s in-flight breakup of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo rocket plane has been found as far away as 30 to 35 miles from the main crash site, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday night.
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Pilot mystery at heart of Virgin Galactic spaceship crash probe
The probe of Virgin Galactic’s space plane crash in California hinges on a central mystery: Why a seasoned test pilot would prematurely unlock the craft's moveable tail section, setting off a chain of events that led to destruction of the ship and his death.
The probe of Virgin Galactic’s space plane crash in California hinges on a central mystery: Why a seasoned test pilot would prematurely unlock the craft's moveable tail section, setting off a chain of events that led to destruction of the ship and his death.
Some Virgin Galactic seatholders ask for refund on tickets after crash
Company reveals 3% of customers have cancelled as investigators release analysis of pilots actions prior to crash Virgin Galactic space planes re-entry system activated early, say investigators
Company reveals 3% of customers have cancelled as investigators release analysis of pilots actions prior to crash Virgin Galactic space planes re-entry system activated early, say investigators
Space
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Incorrect Command May Have Doomed Virgin Spaceship
On Friday, an experimental space plane crashed in the Mojave desert, killing one of its pilots. Now new details have emerged about what went wrong in the moments before the crash.
On Friday, an experimental space plane crashed in the Mojave desert, killing one of its pilots. Now new details have emerged about what went wrong in the moments before the crash.
NASA astronaut supports commercial spaceflight
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, aboard the International Space Station, said accidents are inevitable in spaceflight, and he is optimistic that Virgin Galactic will recover from its fatal crash
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, aboard the International Space Station, said accidents are inevitable in spaceflight, and he is optimistic that Virgin Galactic will recover from its fatal crash
Mysterious Missing Pulsars May Have Gotten Wrapped in Dark Matter and Turned Into Black Holes
The center of the galaxy should be chock-full of rapidly spinning, dense stellar corpses known as pulsars. The problem is, astronomers can't seem to find them.
The center of the galaxy should be chock-full of rapidly spinning, dense stellar corpses known as pulsars. The problem is, astronomers can't seem to find them.
Operator in Rocket Blast Hit Self-Destruct When Problem Became Clear
The Antares rocket exploded and scattered debris over a wide area
The Antares rocket exploded and scattered debris over a wide area
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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